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Here are the top 10 most-read stories from Community Impact’s Frisco coverage area in September.

1. Maple Street Biscuit Company locations close in Frisco, Keller, McKinney
Representatives of the Florida-based breakfast restaurant Maple Street Biscuit Company have closed four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The first Texas location for Maple Street Biscuit Company opened in 2018 in Frisco. Cracker Barrel acquired Maple Street Biscuit Company for $36 million in 2019.

2. Salad and Go closes North Texas locations, including Flower Mound, Frisco, Prosper
Salad and Go has announced the closure of 41 locations across Texas and Oklahoma, including several restaurants in North Texas, according to a news release. According to an emailed statement, company officials plan to maintain a presence in the Dallas area and use the closures to focus on strengthening the presence in North Texas.

 

 
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In Your Backyard
KFC eyes Frisco for new Saucy concept

KFC is eyeing a spot in the city for a concept called Saucy, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

What they offer: The new concept, which has a test location in Florida, sells chicken tenders and 11 dipping sauces.

  • 380 University Drive, Frisco
 
In Your Community
Target launches first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout for visually impaired individuals

According to a Sept. 26 press release, Target has launched a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout experience designed for guests with disabilities, including those who are blind or have low vision.

The self-checkouts will roll out nationwide beginning this holiday season and in early 2026 as part of Target's ongoing checkout improvements, according to the release.

What to expect: Per the release, the innovation is a guest-first design that primarily supports people who are visually impaired while supporting those with motor disabilities.

The technology works with Target’s existing self-checkout system and includes:

  • Braille and high-contrast button icons
  • A headphone jack with adjustable volume controls
  • Physical navigation buttons and a dedicated information key

Quote of note: "Target's new accessible self-checkout experience is unique not only because it is a first in the industry, but because it was designed through collaboration with the blind, incorporating our technical expertise and lived experience," Mark Riccobono, president of the National Federation of the Blind, said via news release.

 
Statewide News
Texans have through Oct. 6 to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election

The Nov. 4 election is coming up, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Eligible Texans must register by Oct. 6 to cast votes in various local races and weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.

What to know: Texans who need to register to vote must submit a paper application. The application is available here and must be printed, signed and mailed to the election office in the voter’s county of residence.

Texas does not allow online voter registration, unless residents are updating, renewing or replacing a Texas driver’s license or ID card.

Zooming in: To be eligible to register to vote, an individual must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Reside in the county they apply to vote in
  • Be at least 18 years old by Election Day
  • Not have been declared mentally incapacitated without the right to vote by a court

Registered voters can check their voter registration status online at any time and update identifying information, such as their name and address, online through Oct. 6.

 

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Samantha Douty
Senior Editor

George Rodriguez
General Manager

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